Join Us for a Brighter Life on the Spectrum
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families.
Your gift will help create a brighter life for the 1 in 59 children in the U.S. and 70 million people worldwide with autism.
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Stories of a Brighter Life
“She feels at a level I can’t even begin to imagine. She loves with every fiber of her being.”
Read Cassie G.'s Story
“I guess you could say it’s perseverance at its finest"
Read Phil M.'s Story
I like having autism and I would never change anything about myself. I would not be the person I am today if I did not have autism. I am very creative and smart because of this. However, autism is just a little part of me; it is not who I am.
Read Milan B.'s Story
Leo makes everything special. Hace especial todo, dice Jessica, la mamá de Leo. El marca la diferencia entre mis dos hijos. El marca donde quiera que va la diferencia.
Read Leonardo's Story
Being on a spectrum means I do and see things differently from others.
Read Chase T.'s Story
She is breaking a stigma. She is changing people’s thoughts and minds and does it all by just being herself. I’m just so proud!
Read Scarlett D.'s Story
About the Campaign
Introducing a new brand campaign, For a Brighter Life on the Spectrum, inspired by the vast and diverse autism community. At Autism Speaks, we’re committed to telling authentic stories of people with autism and their unique strengths, challenges, dreams and goals.
Read MoreAutism Speaks, Inc. is a non-profit charitable corporation with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in the United States. Address: 1 East 33rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016. U.S. tax-exempt number: 20-2329938.